Dear Marion,
I need some fashion advice!
I have an awesome thrifted BR pencil skirt that I love. It's made out of stretchy material and really hugs/flatters my curves well. The thing is, I teach at a university and am a bit concerned that it might be a bit distracting.
Is there anyway I can make it work appropriate by diminishing its emphasis on my butt? Thanks so much! :)
Is there anyway I can make it work appropriate by diminishing its emphasis on my butt? Thanks so much! :)
- Christina
I love this question! Especially now days since it seems every piece of clothing I put on my lower half is MUCH tighter than normal (thank you baby bump).
ONE SIMPLE FIX for that curve-hugging pencil skirt:
Throw on a long cardigan!
The length should end just below your hips to be proportional. I belted it here but you may prefer to leave it open.
I don't suggest buttoning the cardigan as it looks a little...well...too buttoned-up. :)
Blouse - Nordstrom
Belt - F21
Cardigan - F21 (Similar HERE in a ton of colors)
Shoes - Tahari
Bracelet - J.Crew
So do you throw cardigans on over your curve-hugging skirts?
Know of any other tricks?
Thanks so much for reading!
XO - Marion






























26 comments:
Great advise! Love the skirt with the cardi, looks fabulous on you!
Amy
Leopard and Lillies
Perfect advice!
Looks great!
Great advice!!
great advice! i love to wear a pencil skirt with a cardi over it when the weather gets slightly cooler and im not feeling comfortable with my body in the very form fitting clothes!
That is my trick as well...gotta love a longer cardi!
I love your hair in this look. Classy but casual! :-)
I would in my case throw on a parka. It hides the whole body!
Its actually what I am wearing today!
I always wear a longer, looser tunic to balance out the tightness of the skirt.
~Natasha Fatah~
~Natasha Fatah~
Great suggestion, cardigans with pencil skirts work so naturally anyway and this is a perfect way to cover up a little bit so it's not such a tight/form fitting look!
love the red, white in blue look! xo
http://allthingsprettyandlittle.blogspot.com/
I am loving that little baby bump! :)
This is a great outfit, and fantastic advice for covering an area we may not want to show!
Meredith
www.createthatoutfit.com
This is a great tip, because I have a couple of pencil skirts that fall into that "questionable" territory of snugness :) I'm going to try this idea for sure, thanks!
baby bump...? Where have I been that I missed this news Lol. Awww Congrats Marion
Great question and great idea! I actually also have a pencil skirt that was thrifed and fits me perfectly which means not exactly appropriate for work! I should layer a cardigan over it!
xoxo,
Rachel
Rachel’s Lookbook
Great advice...love the way you're wearing this pencil skirt, the longer cardi belted over keeps your pretty figure and it's so slimming!
<3 Cambria
jupefashion.blogspot.com
I'll have to try this for work! Just found your blog, and I'm your newest follower. Feel free to check out my blog if you want: http://stylishsass.blogspot.com
Terri
I love pairing cardis with pencil skirts. Pencil skirts are a staple in my closet.
Alice
www.happinessatmidlfie.com
You're glowing :) Of course you styled that skirt perfectly!
You look so cute pregnant! Cute outfit!
Such great advice! Pencil skirts are an all time favorite of mine--you look stunning in this!
PS: Marion, thank you so much for your sweet comment on my blog!!
xoRach
Rachel Coletta
long cardi is the way to go for sure or possibly a long tunic, belted.
-amy
www.dreamingincashmere.com
SUCH great advice! when i worked in a more "corporate" environment, long cardigans or long blazers were always my solution!
I love the navy blue with the coral! And those pumps are so cute! If you get a sec, I'd love to hear your thoughts on my latest posts and enter my giveaway I have going. It ends tomorrow!
peacelovedecor.com
First, this ensemble is perfect for anything. Work. Groceries. Whatever.
Second, I think that a pencil skirt is such a "classic" piece that it is virtually impossible for it not to be appropriate in any setting.
BTW... congratulations for the baby bump!
http://theleatherskirt.blogspot.com/
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